President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with international investors in Paris, Paris, where he outlined his administration’s economic reforms, stressing transparency, fiscal discipline, and long-term stability.
According to a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the meeting featured major global investment firms, including Citibank and Amundi, led by Valerie Baudson. Other participants included BlueCrest, Ninety One, Kirkoswald Capital, Principal Finisterre, Prudential Global Investment Management (PGIM), and Mesarete Capital.
The President, who recently embarked on a three-nation trip, explained that his administration’s reform agenda is designed to eliminate economic distortions, stabilise key macroeconomic indicators, and create a foundation for sustainable and inclusive growth.
He reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening transparency in the oil sector, maintaining policy consistency, and implementing a comprehensive security strategy that includes decentralising policing and tackling terrorism financing.
Tinubu emphasised that the focus remains on ensuring that reforms are effectively implemented to deliver tangible benefits for Nigerians.
Some investors at the meeting praised the government’s reform efforts and expressed confidence in the country’s economic outlook. In response to questions about his plans beyond 2027, Tinubu pledged continued commitment to fiscal discipline, transparency, and policy stability.
Also speaking at the session, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted Nigeria’s economic performance, noting that the country recorded an 11.2% GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025—an indicator of progress toward its goal of building a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
He added that the government’s immediate priority is to ensure that reforms translate into real improvements for citizens, while also committing to the regular publication of quarterly financial reports.
Meanwhile, Director-General of the Debt Management Office, Patience Oniha, assured investors of Nigeria’s prudent debt strategy, emphasizing a focus on sustainable borrowing and responsible fiscal management.